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Sudz
Joined: 19 Mar 2011
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 Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:25 am Post subject: Traveling to Korea in late Jan/early Feb? |
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Hey guys.
I'm currently working in Vietnam, and as such will have Chinese New Year as a holiday.
Working here for 6 years (and only returning home during the summer), has given me a hankering for some cold (but temporary!) weather.
I'm interested in experiencing a new country, and in particular a new East Asian country.
I'd heard earlier that traveling as a solo isn't the best way to go in Korea. I've been to many countries solo and have had a blast almost every time. Could anyone else give their opinion on this?
Thanks,
P.S Just how 'cold' is a Korean winter? I know Aussies might find it to be ridiculously cold, while Canadians might find it reasonable. |
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r122925
Joined: 02 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 5:22 am Post subject: |
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The average temperature in Seoul in January is around -3 C.
The biggest problem I see with this plan is coming during Chinese New Year, which is also celebrated here in Korea. A lot of things will be closed, travelling will be difficult as Koreans go to visit their families. Traffic is bad, train tickets sold out, etc. Having lived in Korea for several years, this is always a holiday where I've simply stayed at home since there isn't much to do.
Perhaps Japan would be better? |
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Sudz
Joined: 19 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:27 am Post subject: |
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It hadn't occurred to me that CNY was celebrated (at least extensively)! I think I'll have to reconsider.
Japan would be great. My only concern would be money. |
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jc1257
Joined: 22 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:40 am Post subject: |
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| Since you'll only be here for a few days, you shouldn't have much of a problem in Seoul. Most sights will be open everyday, with the possible exception of CNY day itself. |
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Sudz
Joined: 19 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:43 am Post subject: |
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| Actually, I'd be there for 2 weeks. Perhaps only CNY day itself (plus perhaps the weekend) is celebrated? |
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jc1257
Joined: 22 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 7:25 am Post subject: |
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| Sudz wrote: |
| Actually, I'd be there for 2 weeks. Perhaps only CNY day itself (plus perhaps the weekend) is celebrated? |
It is officially a three-day holiday, creating, I believe, a 4-day weekend in 2012. Travel would be crazy during those 4 days, but should be fairly relaxed otherwise. You could huddle down in Seoul for those 4 days and have no trouble finding stuff to do. Even if stuff is closed on CNY day itself, you could always check out some of the parks or the riverfront. |
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Sudz
Joined: 19 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the clarification.
I would probably arrive in Seoul on CNY day, and would most likely stay there for at least a few days anyways. Sounds like it could work out.
I'm deciding between Korea, Japan (Kyushu....more expensive), and possibly Taiwan. I've been to plenty of tropical countries, and feel in the mood for a bit of chilliness (and something a little more modern). Has to do with being in developing, steamy SE Asia all these years (which I do love, but do also like a contrast). |
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DaHu
Joined: 09 Feb 2011
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| Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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| You won't need any CNY, they use KRW here. |
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chrisinkorea2011
Joined: 16 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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| DaHu wrote: |
| You won't need any CNY, they use KRW here. |
CNY = Chinese New Year NOT Chinese Yuan hahah |
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